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"New list of primates in peril aims to focus attention and inspire action"
#Primates #Animals

New list of primates in peril aims to focus attention and inspire action
ANTANANARIVO — For more than six decades, the International Primatological Society (IPS) has brought scientists, conservationists and educators from around the world together every two years to exchange ideas and drive primate research and conservation. The 30th IPS Congress welcomed nearly 800 participants from around the world to Madagascar, the “Land of Lemurs.” It’s a […]

"See hooman, dis is how you do da petz. Like dis, see? Now you try, 'kay?" - Otter
#animals #humor

"Removing rats helps revive forests, birds & coral in the Marshall Islands"
#Animals #Environment

Removing rats helps revive forests, birds & coral in the Marshall Islands
On Bikar Atoll and Jemo Islet of the Marshall Islands, seabirds are returning, forests are regrowing and coral reefs are recovering. And it all stems from the removal of a single invasive pest: rats. Rats were once so abundant on Bikar and Jemo that they “utterly dominated the lower levels of the forest,” Paul Jacques, […]

"Study warns up to a quarter of Philippine vertebrates risk extinction"
#Phillippines #Animals

Study warns up to a quarter of Philippine vertebrates risk extinction
The Philippines, long recognized as one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots, could lose nearly a quarter of its unique land-dwelling vertebrate species unless urgent conservation action is taken, according to a new study. In a paper published in Science of The Total Environment, researchers assessed 1,294 species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. […]

"One giant leap for bettongs released into sanctuary as wildlife conservancy aims to operate on 5% of Australia"
#Australia #Animals #Wildlife

🦖 The first dinosaurs might have been bigger than expected
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The first dinosaurs might have been bigger than expected
An ancient leg bone uncovered in Africa might provide a step forward in understanding how dinosaurs and their close relatives evolved.

"Animals boost tropical forests' carbon absorption by aiding seed dispersal"
#Animals #Trees #Forests

Animals boost tropical forests' carbon absorption by aiding seed dispersal
A lot of attention has been paid to how climate change can drive biodiversity loss. Now, MIT researchers have shown that the reverse is also true: Reductions in biodiversity can jeopardize one of Earth's most powerful levers for mitigating climate change.

#Animals #Health Pets Appear to Slow Cognitive Decline in Older People Who Live Alone

Pets Appear to Slow Cognitive Decline in Older People Who Live Alone
Owning a pet could protect against the mental decline that can foreshadow dementia in older folks living alone, a study of nearly 8,000 people has found.

"Scientists to attempt to rear swallowtail butterflies from eggs frozen in nitrogen"
#Butterflies #Insects #Animals

#dogNamedBana mga aso't posa sa daan
#animals #cats #dogs

"North Korea’s hidden wildlife trade: new research reveals state involvement"
#NorthKorea #Animals #Wildlife

North Korea’s hidden wildlife trade: new research reveals state involvement
Refugee testimonies help shed light on the way wild animals are being captured and traded.

"Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can we vaccinate our rarest species before bird flu gets to them?"
#Parrots #Animals

"Rhino horns made radioactive to foil traffickers in South African project"
#SouthAfrica #Rhinos #Animals

"Scientists reconfirm rare shark sightings after 50 years in PNG"
#PapaNewGuinea #Sharks #Animals

Scientists reconfirm rare shark sightings after 50 years in PNG
In 1973, researchers scientifically described a species of shark based on a single specimen: a pregnant female caught a few years earlier by a fisherman near the mouth of the Gogol River in Astrolabe Bay, Papua New Guinea. They named this new-to-science species the sailback houndshark (Gogolia filewoodi). And then, for the next half-century, they […]

"‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive"
#Mexico #Jaguar #Animals

The week in wildlife | The Guardian #photography

"Monkeys falling from trees and baking barnacles: how heat is driving animals to extinction"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Animals

!! Random #pets dump !!
Part 1: comfy #dogNamedBana eepy #tobiiDog
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"New bat species described from Western Himalayas"
#Bats #Animals
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New bat species described from Western Himalayas
Researchers reviewing the diversity of bats in the Western Himalayas in India recently confirmed a new-to-science species from Uttarakhand state. Named the Himalayan long-tailed myotis (Myotis himalaicus) in a new study, the bat boasts a tail nearly as long as its body. Rohit Chakravarty, a bat researcher and conservationist with the nonprofit Nature Conservation Foundation, […]

"How Dogs That Protect Penguins Are Saving a Species"
#Penguins #Dogs #Animals

How Dogs That Protect Penguins Are Saving a Species | Happy Eco News
Dogs that protect penguins are helping save the world’s smallest penguin species on Middle Island, Australia. Maremma sheepdogs guard the colony during breeding season, scaring off predators and preventing extinction. This unique conservation approach has revived a once-dying population and inspired similar efforts worldwide. Their story continues to spread hope.

"Malaysia’s turtle egg buyback scheme saved thousands — but is it sustainable?"
#Malaysia #Turtles #Animals

Malaysia’s turtle egg buyback scheme saved thousands — but is it sustainable?
On the moonlit beaches of Terengganu state, on Malaysia’s east coast, green sea turtles have been returning for generations to lay their eggs. For just as long, people have collected, sold and eaten the eggs as a delicacy, supporting coastal livelihoods but stressing turtle populations. As a conservation compromise to balance livelihoods and turtle protection, […]

"More than 10,000 species on brink of extinction need urgent action: Study"
#Animals #Extinction

More than 10,000 species on brink of extinction need urgent action: Study
Extinction is an overwhelming concept, difficult to grasp in its enormity and finality. Thousands of species are barreling toward that grim fate, unless we help. A comprehensive new study provides the clearest picture yet of Earth’s most imperiled species, and offers evidence that conservation can work. The study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity found that […]

Haven't posted #animals in a while so I'll just dump some pics from my gallery.
- Meet #hashiDog , this stinker is a male white "aspin" (#mutts) and very loud as heck.
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"Giraffe is now officially four species"
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Giraffe is now officially four species
The IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority, now officially recognizes four distinct giraffe species, it announced on Aug. 21. Until recently, giraffes across Africa were classified as a single species with eight to 11 subspecies. However, since 2016, when the giraffe’s threat status was last assessed for the IUCN Red List as vulnerable, several studies […]

"Sharks risk losing their bite as oceans turn acidic: Study"
#Sharks #Animals #Oceans

Sharks risk losing their bite as oceans turn acidic: Study
Sharks continually shed and regrow teeth throughout their lives, replacing worn or lost teeth with new ones. That makes them particularly good at catching prey. However, these top marine predators could lose their literal edge as ocean acidification damages their teeth and makes it harder to keep and replace them, a new study says. “Shark […]

"2,000 species at high risk of extinction from natural disasters, study finds"
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2,000 species at high risk of extinction from natural disasters, study finds
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s assault on the Caribbean island of Dominica in 2017, researchers made a heartbreaking discovery: dead and dying hummingbirds scattered across the forest floor. Among them were purple-throated caribs (Eulampis jugularis), the specialized pollinators of the island’s Heliconia plants. This single storm threatened an evolutionary partnership millions of years in […]

"Advanced Whale Communication Technology Could Reshape Conservation Efforts"
#Whales #Animals #Conservation

Advanced Whale Communication Technology Could Reshape Conservation Efforts | Happy Eco News
Whale communication technology is advancing rapidly as Project CETI works to translate sperm whale vocalizations in the Caribbean. This technology could transform animal rights law, prevent ship collisions, protect critical habitats, and provide insights into marine ecosystems, while challenging assumptions about the fundamental differences between humans and animals.

"Can we undo extinction? A growing effort to restore lost sharks"
#Sharks #Animals #Conservation

Can we undo extinction? A growing effort to restore lost sharks
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In the turquoise shallows of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, a conservation experiment is attempting the rewilding of an endangered shark. The initiative, known as ReShark, seeks to restore populations of the Indo-Pacific leopard shark (Stegostoma tigrinum), also called the […]

"Study highlights dangers of declaring conservation success too soon"
#Animals #Conservation

Study highlights dangers of declaring conservation success too soon
The IUCN Red List has long been the globally recognized gauge for assessing how close to extinction a given species is. An improvement in the species’ conservation status from a higher to a lower threat category, known as downlisting, can signal conservation success. But a recent study says this must be done cautiously to avoid […]

"DRC finally moves to protect African gray parrots from unsustainable trade Didier Makal"
#DRC #Parrots #Animals

DRC finally moves to protect African gray parrots from unsustainable trade
LUBUMBASHI, DRC — African gray parrot populations in the central and northern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo are declining. Data collected by patrols carried out by the Lukuru Foundation in Lomami Luidjo, Maniema province, show a worrying decline of 36% in the numbers of Psittacus erithacus observed between 2016 and 2021. In August […]

"World’s smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados after 20-year absence"
#Barbados #Snakes #Animals

World’s smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados after 20-year absence
“I was making a joke and in my head I said, ‘I smell a threadsnake,'” Justin Springer, Caribbean program officer for the NGO Re:wild, recalled. “I just had a feeling, but I couldn’t be sure because we turned over a lot of rocks before that and we saw nothing.” Springer’s intuition proved correct when his […]

"Study finds Europe’s red squirrels may cope better with global warming than expected"
#Europe #Animals #Squirrels #Climate

Red squirrels resilient to climate change, study finds
Habitat loss, food, disease and competing species appear to have a greater impact on the species.

"‘In rare triumph, camera traps snap endangered wildcats in Pakistan"
#Pakistan #Animals #Wildcat

In rare triumph, camera traps snap endangered wildcats in Pakistan
Conservationists snapped images of two small wildcat species in Pakistan earlier this year: an Asiatic caracal (Caracal caracal schimitzi) and a sand cat (Felis margarita) — both which are incredibly rare in the country. Information on both cats in Pakistan is limited, with the sand cat presumed possibly extinct there, according to the IUCN, the […]

"Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland"
#Somaliland #Animals #Cheetah

Ten cheetah cubs rescued from illegal exotic wildlife trade
One eight-month-old cub was unable to walk after being tied up for six months, while a five-month-old was “very malnourished".

"‘A mythical place’: how a Melbourne sewage farm became a haven for 300 species of birds"
#Australia #Birds #Animals

"Koala comeback: new national park and vaccine offer hope for Australia’s iconic marsupial"
#Australia #Koalas #Animals

Koala comeback: new national park and vaccine offer hope for Australia’s iconic marsupial | The Optimist Daily
With a massive new protected area and a breakthrough vaccine, conservationists are fighting to save koalas from extinction.

"Darkest-ever dwarfgoby fish gets named after Darth Vader"
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Darkest-ever dwarfgoby fish gets named after Darth Vader
From the volcanic fjords of Tufi in Papua New Guinea, researchers have described a new-to-science species of a coral reef fish called a dwarfgoby with an unusual purplish-black color. The tiny fish is the “darkest of all described dwarfgobies,” the researchers say in the study, naming it Eviota vader after the Star Wars villain Darth […]

"Sniffer dogs may have rediscovered a lost population of Sumatran rhinos"
#Rhinos #Animals

Sniffer dogs may have rediscovered a lost population of Sumatran rhinos
Sumatran rhinos — hairy and noisy — were thought to have gone extinct from southern Sumatra for years. Then came the dogs. Recently, dogs with Working Dogs for Conservation have discovered what are believed to be several heaps of Sumatran rhino dung in Way Kambas National Park, located in the southern part of the Indonesian […]

The comfyest cat pile for the rainy season spotted at work
#animals #cats #comfy #notMyCat

"Wild horses return to Spain's Iberian highlands after 10,000 years"
#Spain #Horses #Animals

Wild horses return to Spain’s Iberian highlands after 10,000 years
For the first time in more than 10,000 years, wild horses once again roam Spain’s northwestern highlands. The 35 horses introduced by Rewilding Spain are bringing renewed resilience to the land, Mongabay senior editor Jeremy Hance reported. In 2023, an initial 16 Przewalski’s horses (Equus ferus przewalskii), the world’s last fully wild horse, were introduced […]

"Labour could end badger cull but only with Covid-style testing and vaccines – report"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Badgers #Animals

"Could giving this pod of dolphins the same legal rights as humans help keep them safe?"
#Dolphins #Animals
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"Hedgehogs, salmon and birds at risk after dry summer, says Natural England"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

"Researchers Use Al to Predict Beavers' Impact on Local Habitats-and Show How Humans Can Help"
#Beavers #Animals

Researchers Use AI to Predict Beavers’ Impact on Local Habitats—and Show How Humans Can Help - Inside Climate News
By linking pond size to dam length, vegetation and stream power, researchers give land managers more precise tools to anticipate water storage, biodiversity and climate resilience.

"World Chimpanzee Day: the strength — and fragility — of chimp memory"
#Chimpanzee #Animals

World Chimpanzee Day: the strength — and fragility — of chimp memory
The more we try to understand chimpanzees, one of our closest relatives, the more we find ourselves humbled by the richness and complexity of their lives — and of their intelligence. Today, on World Chimpanzee Day, we look back at some of the latest studies that reveal facets of these great apes’ long, powerful memories. […]

"Largest turtle nest in the world revealed in drone study"
#Turtles #Animals
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#animals #cats #notMyCat #philippines

"Raccoons may look cute, but scientists warn they’re causing ecological havoc in Germany"
#Germany #Raccoons #Animals

"Common toad is becoming uncommon in UK, study shows"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Toad #Animals

"Jaguar cub born in Argentina’s Gran Chaco after three decades"
#Argentina #Jaguars #Animals

Jaguar cub born in Argentina’s Gran Chaco after three decades
A 5-month-old jaguar cub has been spotted along the Bermejo River in northern Argentina’s Gran Chaco region — the first wild-born cub in the region following a rewilding program at El Impenetrable National Park led by conservation nonprofit Rewilding Argentina. Researchers had suspected a birth several months prior, finding paw prints and other indirect signs, […]

"Why Badger Vaccination won’t save the badger"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Badgers #Animals

Why Badger Vaccination won’t save the badger
Badger Trust Chief Executive Nigel Palmer: Why Badger Vaccination won’t save the Badger. Published in the Yorkshire Post, August 2025

"Scheme to release beavers into wild in England has stalled, say nature experts"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Beavers #Animals

"Hedgehog highways could become requirement for new buildings"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals #Hedgehogs

"Four Montagu’s harrier chicks take flight in first UK breeding success since 2019"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

"Natural England hails recovery of 150 struggling species"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals #Conservation

"Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

"Badgers still under threat despite government’s Planning Bill Amendments"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Badgers #Animals

Badgers still under threat despite government’s Planning Bill Amendments
The government proposes amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill, but threats to badgers remain unaddressed.